Definition of declination

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • declination is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • declination is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • declination is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of declination


  • (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. celestial latitude
    2. dec
  • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. decline
  • a downward slope or bend (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. declension
    2. decline
    3. declivity
    4. descent
    5. downslope
    6. fall
  • a polite refusal of an invitation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. regrets

See definition of declination in Merriam Webster